There is no such thing as accomplishing a righteous reform by the use of "expediency." There is no such thing as sliding up- hill.In morals the only sliders are backsliders.

Men are probably nearer the essential truth in their superstitions than in their science.

A minority is powerless while it conforms to the majority.

Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.

The outward is only the outside of that which is within. Men are not concealed under habits, but are revealed by them; they are their true clothes.

It is not enough that we are truthful; we must cherish and carry out high purposes to be truthful about.

What recommends commerce to me is its enterprise and bravery. It does not clasp its hands and pray to Jupiter.